InSave is a chrome extension that adds a button to Instagram posts and stories that allows downloading images and videos.

Latest Version

Version
3.0
Update
November 23, 2022
Size
231KiB
Developer
insavebutton.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Scripting
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InSave Extension

Download your favorite images and videos.

It’s easier than ever to download the images and video you like from Instagram web version with the InSave chrome extension button. With just one click, you can have favorite images and videos.

Here's how InSave button works:

- Navigate to www.instagram.com
- Open desired post
- Click the InSave button in the bottom right corner

What it can do:
- Download images and videos from posts

New features:
- Upload images and videos from stories

Hint:
If you opened a post and you don't see InSave button, just refresh the page - nobody's perfect:)))
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "InSave", "description": "InSave is a chrome extension that adds a button to Instagram posts and stories that allows downloading images and videos.", "version": "3.0", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_title": "InSave" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/download-icon-active.png", "48": "icons/download-icon-active.png", "128": "icons/download-icon-active.png" }, "permissions": ["tabs", "scripting"], "host_permissions": ["https://www.instagram.com/*"], "background": { "service_worker": "./static/js/background.js" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "default-src 'self'; frame-ancestors 'none';" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "icons/download-icon-active.png", "icons/download-icon-inactive.png" ], "matches": ["https://www.instagram.com/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install InSave extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install InSave extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install InSave extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install InSave extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download InSave extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a InSave extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the InSave Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the InSave extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the InSave extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for InSave extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the InSave extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download InSave extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install InSave extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the InSave extension file

Select and download the InSave extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the InSave extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your InSave extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the InSave extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install InSave extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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來自海邊的柳先生 (ID: 000000f7e9e09f63) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/09/2023 not work

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Dutchie (ID: 000000fb4b5f1822) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/29/2023 Doesn't work at the moment

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heppy (ID: 00000031ab22dcae) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 It works but I wish it would download videos with different file names. At the moment it just downloads as 'video' or 'video(1)' which is a bit annoying. It would be better if it would download with the IG username or something

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Marketing Ashine (ID: 0000009c6ebb3de8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/02/2023 Great! I hope this could keep going.

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Naomi Last (ID: 0000006161203fbb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2023 I'm surprised that this actually worked. Nice!